Temp to Perm Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Temp to Perm – South East London

Location: South East London and Central London

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Project Value: £5 Million

Working Pattern: 4 Days on Site and 1 Day in the Central London Office

The Opportunity

My Client is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Quantity Surveyor for a Temp to Perm opportunity to manage a £5 million project in South East London

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of a major project, with approximately 30% of the procurement already completed and the immediate priority being to finalise the remaining procurement before taking responsibility for the commercial management and delivery of the project

The successful Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in ensuring the project is commercially controlled, procurement is completed efficiently and the project is delivered in line with budget and programme

Alongside the main £5 million project, the Quantity Surveyor will also have involvement in other projects, offering variety and the opportunity to contribute to the wider commercial team

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of the commercial management of a £5 million project in South East London

Complete the outstanding procurement for the project, with approximately 30% already procured

Manage subcontractor procurement, tendering, negotiations and appointments

Review and negotiate subcontractor quotations to achieve the best commercial outcomes

Manage cost control, forecasting, valuations and financial reporting

Prepare and manage monthly applications for payment and interim valuations

Monitor project costs, variations, compensation events and change control

Manage subcontractor accounts, payments and final accounts

Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle

Work closely with the project management and site teams to ensure successful project delivery

Provide commercial input and Quantity Surveyor support across additional projects as required

Attend site four days per week and work from the Central London office one day per week

Requirements

Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry

Strong procurement experience, including subcontractor packages, tender analysis and commercial negotiations

Experience managing projects of significant value, ideally around £5 million

Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills

Ability to manage a project independently from procurement through to final account

Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

A proactive and hands-on approach to project delivery

Ability to work effectively with site teams, subcontractors and senior management

The Ideal Quantity Surveyor

The ideal Quantity Surveyor will be commercially astute, organised and confident in taking ownership of a project

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will need to be comfortable completing the outstanding procurement, establishing strong commercial controls and managing the project through to successful completion

This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor looking for a hands-on position with responsibility, variety and the potential to secure a permanent position following the initial temporary period

Package and Opportunity

Temp to Perm Quantity Surveyor position

£5 million project based in South East London

Four days on site and one day in the Central London office

Responsibility for completing procurement and managing the project commercially

Involvement in additional projects alongside the main scheme

Opportunity to transition into a permanent Quantity Surveyor role